Senior National Litigation & Claims Attorney – Hybrid

Wilson Elser; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Wilson Elser is recruiting a senior Attorney for our Atlanta office to lead litigation and oversee national claims programs for a major logistics client. The role focuses on commercial transportation litigation across jurisdictions, with proactive strategy and sound counsel for clients.

The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation background, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience managing complex projects across teams. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in at least one state.
• 5-15+ years of general casualty, commercial, government or administrative litigation experience.
• Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred.
• Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred.
• Experience managing a national liability claims program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently supervise and manage a litigation caseload, overseeing cases from beginning to end
• Management of national claims program
• Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies throughout the claims and litigation processes.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & oral communication

Legal project management

Technical aptitude

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser is recruiting a senior Attorney for our Atlanta office to lead litigation and oversee national claims programs for a major logistics client. The role focuses on commercial transportation litigation across jurisdictions, with proactive strategy and sound counsel for clients.

The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation background, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience managing complex projects across teams. Hybrid work arrangement offered.